Dale reflects back on the challenges, losses, and elusive silver linings of the past year with comedian Allison Rose. Originally from the wheat fields of Kansas, Allison made the bold decision to move to New York City in the fall of 2020. A stand-up and writer, Allison shares her observations about life and comedy in...

Dale wafts through a haze of holiday “incense” to find his astrologically attuned new friend, Los Angeles-based comedian, Camirin Farmer. The two take a laughter-filled walk on the mystic side as they swap ideas for the winter solstice and explore the meaning behind Dale’s recurring dreams about shopping malls. Camirin shares the origins of her...

Dale freaks out over his plans to host a Thanksgiving for the entire commune, and ends up trying to focus on things other than strange food allergies, oddly shaped potatoes, and a fruitless quest to locate the last quart of buttermilk in Brooklyn. The truth is, this pandemic has been hard on Dale and the...

Dale worries about the viability of his commune and asks writer and podcaster, Avery Trufelman for some much needed perspective. The host of The Cut podcast, along with the limited-run audio series Nice Try! and Articles of Interest, Avery knows a lot about human impulses and the struggle for utopian societies. Dale appreciates Avery’s approach...

Dale sounds his celebration horn for the first time in four years and welcomes multi-talented performers and friends Tawny Newsome and Bethany Thomas. Tawny and Bethany talk about the joyful, cathartic process of recording Material Flats, their sensational new album and they discuss their history of touring and making music together. Seasoned commune dwellers, both...

Dale takes a break from incorporating social distancing stickers into his annual Samhain party, by talking to New York-based, Irish comedian Katie Boyle. With Halloween approaching, and perhaps because he watched too much Haunting of Bly Manor last week, Dale somewhat enthusiastically entertains the idea of welcoming a damp lady spirit into his bedchamber. Katie...

Dale locates his inner clown for this conversation with Los Angeles-based writer, performer, and comedian, Christina Catherine Martinez. Dale and Christina have both found success in the unusual, murky waters where performance art and comedy meet. In a heartfelt, and honest discussion, the two explore how Christina came to find comedy and what that shift...

Dale shines a curious light into the climate-controlled stacks of the ultra-rare book section for a discussion with librarian and author, Megan Rosenbloom. Dale talks with Megan about her new book, Dark Archives, which details her decade-long journey to discover the origins and authenticity of books bound in human skin. Creepy? Undoubtedly. But also a...

Dale understands the desire to run off and join a circus, especially given some recent developments on the Deep Night commune. He talks about those impulses and the joys of creative collaboration with actor, director, and writer, Britt Lower. Britt has a new film out now called Circus Person, which is a lyrical and beautiful...

Dale ushers in a new era of the podcast with this special season premiere episode featuring music and conversation from Pennsylvania-based musical duo, Native Harrow. From their quarantined life outside...